Which of the following cell types is responsible for the production of osteopontin, a molecule that regulates hematopoietic stem cell niche?

A Osteoblasts
B Adipocytes
C Pericytes
D Reticular cells
Reticular cells, also known as CXCL12-abundant reticular cells, produce osteopontin, which regulates hematopoietic stem cell niche and maintains their quiescence.
Blood journal
Hematology Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hematology: Hematopoiesis Medium MEDICAL Confidence: medium